Robert Matthews

Science writer

After studying physics at Oxford, Robert became a science writer. He’s visiting professor in science at Aston University.

Recent articles by Robert Matthews

Why do waves bubble and turn white when they break? © Getty Images

Why do waves bubble and turn white when they break?

Why is the sky blue? © Getty Images

Why is the sky blue?

What makes soup explode in the microwave? © Getty Images

Everyday science

What makes soup explode in the microwave?

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From microbiome to mental health The second brain in your gut

Do subatomic particles have a colour? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Do subatomic particles have a colour?

What happens to money taken out of circulation? © Alamy

Everyday science

What happens to money taken out of circulation?

How did people make ice before freezers? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why do ice cubes crack when you put them in water?

What would you see if you could travel at the speed of light? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why does light travel faster than sound?

Why can’t we predict prime numbers? © Alamy

Everyday science

Why can’t we predict prime numbers?

What’s the most abundant particle in the Universe? © Getty Images

What’s the most abundant particle in the Universe?

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Everyday science

Is there a fourth dimension?

Why can’t we fly planes into space? © Getty Images

Why can’t we fly planes into space?

How does water evaporate without boiling? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How does water evaporate without boiling?

Is there any hope of curing diabetes? © Getty Images

Is there any hope of curing diabetes?

How is sound created when two objects collide? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How is sound created when two objects collide?